NOTE: If the DEADLINE field is highlighted in yellow, those dates are confirmed for 2014-2015.
SCHOLARSHIP / DEADLINE / AWARD / ELIGIBILITY / HOW TO APPLYThe Alert Scholarship / On-going / $500 / · 2.5 minimum GPA
· Essay only about personal experience with knowing a drug or alcohol addict / Come to the Career Center for an application
Cappex $1,000 GPA Isn’t Everything / The last day of every month / $1,000 / · Attending a 2- or 4-year school / http://www.scholarships360.org/1000-gpa-isnt-everything-scholarship-2
Niche’s “No Essay” Scholarship / The last day of every month / $2,000 / · High school senior, or current college student going to school within the next 12 months / https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program / February 27, 2015 / 50 awards of up to $25,000/year renewable for 4 years / · Must attend a 4-year college/univ.
· Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related areas of study (see website for eligible majors)
· Priority to first generation college, females, minorities, military veterans and their dependents / http://buickachievers.com/
Outstanding Student Award / February 27, 2015 / To be determined / · To be announced / http://freemason-wa.org/community/scholarship-program-2/
applications also available in the Career Center
American Chemical Society / March 1, 2015 / Multiple awards of $2,500 renewable for higher amounts / · For African American, Native American, and Hispanic students with outstanding academic records
· Must study chemically-related field in college with plans for a career in chemical sciences / http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
The Seattle Foundation / March 30, 2015 / 19 different scholarships of varied amounts / · Each scholarship has different requirements
· Student must set up a profile on The Wash Board, a non-profit site listing scholarships in Washington State in order to access the applications / List of scholarships: http://www.seattlefoundation.org/scholarships/Pages/ScholarshipListing.aspx
The WashBoard site: http://washboard.org/login.aspx
WSADA American Dream Scholarship / March 1, 2015 / Three scholarships of $2,500 / · One scholarship requires employee affiliation with a WA State Auto Dealers Association dealership
· One stipulates student must enroll in an automotive technology program
· One is awarded to any Western Washington resident / http://www.wsada.org/community_contributions/scholarships.htm
National Welding Society / March 1, 2015 / Varied amounts / · Enroll in a welding-related educational or training program
· Criteria for each scholarship is different – see list on website / http://www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/index.html#A
and
https://scholarship.aws.org/applications/
Robert J. Handy Scholarships / March 1, 2015 / 16 awards of $900, renewable for 3 years / · Students must committed to a career in education / http://wssra.org/wp/
Washington State School Retirees’ Association Foundation Scholarships / March 1, 2015 / 8 awards of $1,500 / · Students must committed to a career in education / http://wssra.org/wp/
Neil D. Prescott Scholarship / March 1, 2015 / $1,500 / · Students must committed to a career in education / http://wssra.org/wp/
Joan Wasserstrom Scholarship
Sponsored by the McChord Spouses’ Club / March 2, 2015 / Multiple awards of various amounts / · For dependents of active, retired or deceased Air Force members, and Reservists & ANG at McChord living within 40 miles of McChord
· 3.0 GPA or above
· NOT based on financial need / http://www.mcchordspousesclub.com/index.html
LISA Running Start Award
Sponsored by the McChord Spouses’ Club / March 2, 2015 / For books and fees while participating in Running Start / · For dependents of active, retired or deceased Air Force members, and Reservists & ANG at McChord living within 40 miles of McChord
· Currently a Running Start student
· 3.0 GPA or above
· NOT based on financial need / http://www.mcchordspousesclub.com/index.html
Washington State School Retirees Association / March 2, 2015 / 25 scholarships
From $900, renewable annually, to one-time $1,500 / · Major in Education
· Send application to:
Joyce A. Gillie
2430 65th Ct SW
Olympia, WA 98512-7211 / http://wssra.org/wp/, select Forms & Files, then Scholarship Application.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship / March 2, 205 / 700 awards, up to $22,500 each ($7,500/yr x 5 years) / · Washington state resident
· Minimum 2.75 GPA
· Must major in science, technology, engineering, math or health*
· Low and middle income
· Intend to complete a bachelor’s degree / Application opens January 5, 2015 http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/
*over 300 college majors qualify; list in Career Center and on website.
Sound Credit Union / March 6, 2015 / Up to 10 awards of $500 - $1,000 / · Must be a primary account holder at SCU by 11/28/2014
· Maintain 3.0 GPA through end of senior year / https://www.soundcu.com/about-us/our-community/scholarships/
Leadership 1000 Scholarship / March 9, 2015 / Numerous awards, $2,500 - $5,000 / · Will attend 4-year college in WA
· 2.75 cumulative GPA
· File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
· Meet income requirements / https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/students/leadership1000/eligibility?srctid=1&erid=782790&trid=9c82c15c-38c8-4165-8b8a-150baeff1c2c
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program / March 13, 2015 / 1 award of $50 – local
1 award of $1,000 – regional
1 award of $10,000 – national / · Between 6-18 years old
· Based on volunteering that has contributed to the community
· Not based on GPA or financial need
· Nominator must be 21 or older / http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/program-information.asp
Olympia Master Builders Scholarships / March 13, 2015 / 1 Vocational award - $1,500
1 Collegiate award $1,500
1 award of $2,500 / · Will attend Vocational/Technical school or College
· Pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry, such as Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Industrial Design, Carpentry, Construction Management. / http://omb.org/about/scholarship-program/
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc / March 13, 2015 / 1 award of $500 / · GPA 3.0 or higher
· Demonstrate leadership and community involvement
· High school in Pierce or Thurston County / Visit the Career Center for more information and an application.
NOTE that application contains its own Recommendation Form
Army Engineer Memorial Awards / March 15, 2015 / 5-10 awards ranging from $500 - $2,500 / · Senior whose sponsor, parent or legal guardian is/was active duty ARNG, Reserve US Army Engineer or employee of US Army Corps of Engineers
· Member in good standing of the Army Engineer Spouses Club / http://www.armyengineerspouses.com/army-engineer-memorial-awards-aema.html.
Shue Art Scholarship / March 20, 2015 / $1,500 / · Students who will attend 2-year, 4-year or art school
· Major in art / Visit the Career Center for more information
Fort Lewis Family Member Scholarship Fund / March 25, 2015 / Multiple awards ranging from $750 – $3,000 / · Military ID card holder
· Spouse or child of active or retired service member, or surviving family member of an Army soldier last assigned to JBLM
· Live within 50 miles of JBLM
· Also open to students already in college / http://fortlewisscholarship.com
CVS Pharmacy Business Scholarship / March 27, 1025 / 1 award of $5,000 / · GPA 3.0 or higher
· Major in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Human Resources
· Based on financial need – must complete FAFSA / https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/7483d93d-eec4-4f10-8852-b68b468bd3b5.
North Thurston Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship / March 27, 2015 / 1 award of $1,500
2 awards of $2,500 / · Member of RRHS Key Club or Thurston County SAR Explorers
· Minimum 3.0 GPA / http://norththurstonkiwanis.org/site/scholarships-2/scholarship-applications/
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship / March 30, 2015 / Multiple awards from $500 - $1,000 / · For African American students
· GPA 2.7 or higher
· U.S. Citizen / http://www.akazoo.org
Cancel the “security” pop up; the application should download. Paper copies are also available in the Career Center.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund / March 30, 2015 / Multiple awards from $500 - $5,000 / · Of Hispanic descent
· Minimum 3.0 GPA
· U.S. Citizen, legal permanent resident, or Eligible Non-Citizen
· Attending a 4-year college
Check each scholarships for other requirements / https://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/general-college-scholarships
Anacker Scholarship for the Arts / March 31, 2015 / 1 award of $1,000 / · Resident of Thurston County for at least one year
· Will pursue an education and career in the arts / http://www.washingtoncenter.org/scholarship-app/
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund / March 31, 2014 / 14 awards of $2,500 / · Direct blood descendants of Taiwanese citizen
· U.S. citizen
· Minimum 3.0 GPA
· Meet Federal low income level / http://tascholarshipfund.org/
income guidelines: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html
BECU Scholarship / March 31, 2015 / At least 25 awards of $3,000 / · For BECU members only – student must have account in their name
· Minimum 3.0 GPA / http://www.becu.org/learn-and-plan/scholarships-grants.aspx
The Folds of Honor Foundation / March 31, 2015 / To be determined, renewable / · Dependent/spouse of any service member: who has been killed or disabled with a service-connected disability from the VA (the disability rating must be at least 10%); POW/MIA; Purple Heart recipient; or who died of any cause after being classified as having a service-connected disability / https://www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
Twin Star Credit Union / March 31, 2015 / 15 awards of $2,000 / · Member in good standing at Twin Star Credit Union / http:www.twinstarcu.com/c/scholarships-0
Olympia Masonic Scholarship / April 1, 2015 / 1 award of $1,000
5 awards of $500 / · No minimum GPA
· Seniors from North Thurston, Tumwater, and Olympia school districts only / Come to the Career Center for an application (completed apps. must be scanned in and sent via e-mail)
Phi Delta Kappa Education Foundation / April 1, 2015 / At least 30 scholarships from $200 - $2,000 / · Must major in Education and meet one of four additional eligibility requirements (see website) / http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships/
Walmart Dependent Scholarship / April 1, 2015 / Up to $13,000 if renewed annually / · Dependent of Walmart employee
· U.S. Citizen or legal resident
· Minimum 2.0 GPA
· Based on financial need / http://www.walmart.scholarsapply.org/dependent
O Bee Credit Union / April 1, 2015 / 6 awards of $3,000 / · Applicants do not have to have an account
· Based on financial need
· GPA not considered
· Family members of employees are not eligible / https://www.obee.com/pages/youth-services/scholarships.php
SPSCC Foundation Scholarships / Opens March 2, 2015
April 13, 2015 / Almost 150 scholarships of differing amounts / · One application will be matched by SPSCC to most of the scholarships (no need to submit separate applications for each one) / http://www.spscc.ctc.edu/scholarships.
Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship / April 15, 2015 / 52 awards of $2,500 / · Minimum SAT 1400 or ACT 20
· U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
· Based on financial need and extra-curricular activities / Applications available in the Career Center
Ray Kidwiller Memorial Scholarship / April 15, 2015 / Est. $1,500 / · For “students planning to enter the private or free enterprise system (meaning, one in which private business owners operate competitively with minimal government interference)” upon completing college
· Not based on GPA / Applications available in the Career Center
Lacey Rotary Scholarships / April 15, 2015 / 4 awards of $2,500 renewable annually
1 award of $2,000 renewable annually
5 awards of $2,000 / · Thurston County resident
· Based solely on the “Service Above Self” concept for students who have demonstrated a desire to improve life in the community
· Not based on GPA or financial need (transcripts required, however) / http://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000000711/en-ca/files/homepage/scholarship-application-2015/rotary-scholarship-application-2015.pdf
Applications also available in the Career Center
North Thurston Education Foundation Scholarships / April 17, 2015 / 12 - 15 awards of $2,000
one RRHS senior GUARANTEED to receive this scholarship / · Demonstrated skills in citizenship and leadership, and ability to succeed in college
· Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need / http://www.ntef.org/scholarships/foundation-scholarships
Davies Vocational- Technical Scholarship / April 17, 2015 / 1 award of $2,000 / · For students taking Vocational training in high school & will continue Vocational education after high school
· Demonstrated skills in citizenship and leadership, and ability to succeed in college
· Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need / http://www.ntef.org/scholarships/davies-vocational-technical-scholarship
Jeannette Hostetter Ford Memorial Scholarship / April 17, 2015 / 1 award of $2,000 / · Must pursue career in History or Education
· Demonstrated skills in citizenship and leadership, and ability to succeed in college
· Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need / http://www.ntef.org/scholarships/jeannette-hostetter-ford-memorial-scholarship
John Gott Educational Scholarship / April 17, 2015 / 1 award of $2,000 / · Must major in Education
· Demonstrated skills in citizenship and leadership, and ability to succeed in college
· Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need / http://www.ntef.org/scholarships/john-gott-education-scholarship
Roy Pedersen Memorial Scholarship. / April 17, 2015 / At least 1 award of $2,000 / · Award emphasizes pursuit of Vocational training
· Demonstrated skills in citizenship and leadership, and ability to succeed in college
· Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need / http://www.ntef.org/scholarships/roy-pedersen-memorial-scholarship
Frank Parker Memorial Scholarship / April 17, 2015 / 1 award of $2,000 renewable annually for $1,750 totaling $7,250 / · 2- or 4 -year school
· Pursue science or math
· Demonstrated skills in citizenship and leadership, and ability to succeed in college
· Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need / http://www.ntef.org/scholarships/frank-parker-memorial-scholarship
Lisa Corwin Memorial Scholarship / April 17, 2015 / 1 award of $1,000 renewable annually totaling $4,000 / · Priority given to students who attend a school outside the 13 western states
· Demonstrated skills in citizenship and leadership, and ability to succeed in college
· Must complete the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need / http://www.ntef.org/scholarships/lisa-corwin-memorial-scholarship
The Learning Seed Scholarship
/ April 17, 2015 / 1 award of $1,000 / · For students of color
· Students who have overcome significant obstacles & shown commitment to others / http://thecommunityfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/Learning-Seed-2015-Instructions-Application.pdf
Dan R. Montgomery Scholarship
/ April 24, 2015 / 1 award of $1,000 / · Plan on a career in law enforcement
· 2 or 4 year institution
· Preference to Washington State schools / http://thecommunityfoundation.com/scholarship/applying-for-scholarships/.
L & E Bottling Company Scholarship